Jeff,
Can't help you with the alignment of your parts.
Most planes have a horizontal stabilizer and an elevator. The Europa
uses just one surface called a tail-plane. The same type of surface
on a Piper is called a stabilator. I have also heard it called an all-flying
tail.
John, A230
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Roberts" <jeff@rmmm.net>
Subject: Europa-List: Tail-plane flange dosen't match.
>
> Here is a question for those that have tried to finish a Europa to show
> specs. The front of the flange that meets the tail plane on the starboard
> side is aft of the tail-plane and I was able to fill the elevator out to
> meet it with no problem. However the port side is at least a quarter inch
> aft of the elevator. I have filled it forward about 1/4 inch but should go
> another eighth or so. When the plane is level I would like it to match on
> both sides. Any thoughts on this Tail plane / Elevator dilemma. Should I
> build with fill out even further?
> By the way would someone tell me the difference (If any) between a
> tail-plane & elevator. Hope this isnt one of those stupid questions that
> makes this low time pilot look lower time.
>
> Jeff
> A258 Tri gear
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